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Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays front view

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 12 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16 Core 512GB DDR4 12x 8TB HDD H730P

SKU CH-4CVD-JM267

A 2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core processors, 512GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and twelve 8TB 7.2K SATA drives for high-capacity storage workloads

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.1 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 512 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Twelve 8 TB 7.2 K SATA drives provide high-capacity 3.5-inch storage
  • iDRAC 9 Express and dual 750 W platinum PSUs enable remote management and redundant power

12-bay 3.5" 2U server for virtualisation and storage

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. Sixteen cores per socket provide 32 threads for parallel workloads. The system ships with 512 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory and twelve 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives managed by a PERC H730P controller.

Ideal for database and software-defined storage

This configuration suits organisations consolidating virtual machines, hosting large databases or building software-defined storage clusters where raw capacity and memory bandwidth matter. Buyers who need a smaller 1U footprint, GPU compute density or flash-only tiers should evaluate other platforms. The server includes dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Express for remote management.

PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache

The storage controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes, backed by a battery-protected 2 GB cache. This determines the data-protection schemes and write performance available for the twelve 3.5-inch drive bays. Integrated dual-port gigabit Ethernet handles network connectivity.

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Price $4,440.99
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Questions about this item

What rack-mount kit do I need for this 2U server?

The Dell PowerEdge R540 ships without Ready Rails, so you must supply your own 2U rack-mount rails that match your cabinet depth.

Will my existing SAS or SATA drives connect to the PERC H730P controller?

The H730P supports both 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA, so any enterprise SAS or SATA drive will attach and can be configured in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60.

How do I confirm the iDRAC 9 Express remote management is active after first power-on?

Connect a browser to the iDRAC IP shown on the front LCD panel; the login screen and system inventory page prove the controller is operational.

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